Senior Software Engineer, Test Automation

About Six Robotics

At Six Robotics we build intelligent software that gives Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) the ability to collaborate adapt on the fly and execute missions that were previously impossible. From our base in Oslo our 70 experts in defence software and AI develop our flagship autonomy and swarm platform used by both government and close partnership with the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI) we move fast from concept to live deployment often in the field alongside end users.

We work with advanced hardware and software a modern tech stack and missions that demand both technical mastery and operational discipline. Everyone is close to the action from deep technical problem-solving to field operations. We move fast and value clarity integrity and teamwork in everything we do.

At Six Robotics every person executes with precision adapts to changing conditions and strengthens the team. Getting in is hard and youll be challenged every day. But if you have the skill the discipline and the drive to push your limits and always be sharpening your blade youll find no better place to deliver real-world impact while collaborating and learning from the best in the field.

About The Role

At Six Robotics we know that shipping autonomy we can trust takes more than great engineers it takes a way to prove the system works before it ever reaches the field. You will be part of a team of three engineers building the internal test automation platform behind all hardware-in-the-loop testing of our autonomous systems and a building block for our automated customer demonstrations. This is the backbone of how we verify that everything we ship actually does what it is supposed to.

You will design and build the platform and test suite that validates everything we ship: a fully automated Python-based system that test what real operators do in the field. Updating firmware and software running hardware self-checks configuring the swarm fleet takeoff mission and return to base all while injecting failure scenarios and qualifying the outcomes. You enable us to break things in a safe environment so nothing breaks in the field.

You will help us stress test and verify autonomy end-to-end at scale with full CI integration. It is a demanding engineering role with the ownership and creative freedom that comes with building from scratch and the systems you build will define how we ensure safety reliability and performance in the real world. When the platform works well engineers ship with confidence. When it does not we find out in the field and that is exactly what your work exists to prevent.

What You Will Do

• Be part of the development of our internal test automation platform built on Python and Pytest.
  

• Build out and scale our HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) testing infrastructure tightly integrated with CI.
  

• Develop orchestration tools to automate full user workflows from boot to swarm deployment.
  

• Design systems to power automated demos for commercial and operational scenarios.
  

• Enable new hardware into the test platform smoothly and reliably.

What we are looking for

This role is ideal for someone who loves building robust creative systems from scratch and wants to do it in a domain where quality really matters. Youll work closely with other software engineering teams and product teams to design systems that unlock speed scale and reliability.

You might come from test automation from a hardware or systems background or from pure software. What matters is that you care about robustness and you understand why testing is what makes the difference here. The people who thrive in this team treat a strong test system as a product in its own right not a chore bolted on at the end

We believe the right candidate brings

• Deep proficiency and/or interest in Python and a passion for clean maintainable software.
  

• Strong interest in test automation especially in physical systems or hardware-adjacent environments.
  

• System thinker you enjoy building tools that reflect and replicate complex real-world behavior.
  

• Comfortable with ownership and autonomy in a fast-moving startup environment.
  

• Experience or curiosity with CI/CD pipelines Docker Linux or other infrastructure tooling.
  

• A mindset that values robustness repeatability and real-world validation.

Nice to have:

• Hands-on experience with HIL systems or embedded development environments.
  

• Fluency in Linux Docker and system-level service orchestration.
  

• Familiarity with networks distributed systems or working with custom hardware.
  

• A personal or professional interest in autonomy robotics or safety-critical software.

Why You Should Join

At Six Robotics were not just building software - were redefining how unmanned systems operate in the real world. If youre driven by meaningful problems technical depth and the chance to shape something from the ground up youll find your place here.

• Work on problems that matter

  Our technology helps unlock smarter safer and more adaptable UAV operations in defense and industry solving real challenges with direct tangible impact.
  

• Lead the shift in a hardware-dominated space

  Were bringing modern AI autonomy and scalable software into a field thats long relied on rigid pre-programmed systems to change how UAVs are designed deployed and managed.
  

• Build from zero shape the future

  Join early and help define the core systems tools and culture of a company thats still being built - where your ideas code and decisions will have a lasting influence.
  

• Work with purpose supported by great benefits
  Youll be part of a mission-driven team that values clarity integrity and collaboration offering competitive pay equity potential strong insurance and pension plans and ongoing learning opportunities.

Our Recruitment Process

We aim to keep our process short and sweet but also thorough. As a small team every hire matters and we cant afford to get this one wrong.

Here is what to expect:

1. Screening interview with one of our recruiters to get to know you better (30 min).

2. Meet & Greet with someone from the team to learn more about us (60 min).

3. Take-home case assignment to be solved in your own time followed by a live coding session and an in-depth interview on the case and the specifics of the role (90 min)

4. Final interview and a chance to meet with the management team (45 min).

5. Reference check followed by an offer if everything goes well.

If you have any questions about the role feel free to reach out to . We look forward to hearing from you!

Our Commitment to Inclusion
At Six Robotics we are committed to creating a workplace built on respect integrity and collaboration. We value different perspectives and experiences and we believe that diversity within our team strengthens both our work and our culture. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and help us build technology that makes a real impact.

Security Clearance Requirement

All employees at Six Robotics are required to undergo a security clearance due to our close collaboration with the Norwegian Armed Forces. While prior clearance is not necessary the clearance process will be initiated as part of onboarding.